What is the difference between sardonic and sarcastic? Basically, sardonic and sarcastic both stand for mocking gestures, but what is the difference in their contextual use? Are there any other words that represent a similar gesture?
meaning - English Language Usage Stack Exchange Also see What is the difference between “sardonic” and “sarcastic”?, and note that cynical appears in the definition shown for sardonic: “grimly mocking or cynical”
Word for a dry laugh - English Language Usage Stack Exchange 2 Consider sardonic (adj ) showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something [Merriam-Webster] In your usage, I let out a sardonic laugh “Don’t even try to pretend you’re doing this for me, my husband, or anyone else but yourself You’re just trying to save
What terms describe humorous acceptance of a compliment? Sardonic is an adjective describing dry, understated, and sort of mocking speech or writing—such as a clever remark that stings because it’s so accurate While sardonic comments seem slightly hostile, they are supposed to be witty and humorous rather than deeply hurtful
phrase requests - English Language Usage Stack Exchange For this situation, I currently use my own emoticon: : ) : ( : ) I see that some writers use the word sardonic to describe the situation above, but dictionaries often attach some cruel connotation to the word
Self-Deprecating and Ironic Humour - English Language Usage Stack . . . Thanks Anton Yes, Sardonic or Satrirical is very close I think perhaps the "but that's just me" is satirical However, I'm still convinced there's another term that means to use self-deprecating humour e g " but of course I voted for him which seemed like a good idea at the time " Thanks once again, we're close Still hunting the term
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